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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The word "COLORS" is written in an explosive, rainbow font, depicting a theme similar to graffiti.

Colors

Delving into the colors of the rainbow

Homemade Hipster: French macarons

An easy yet tasty snack to entertain your appetite
Justin E Kim
May 17, 2022
Jude Law and Dan Fogler as Albus Dumbledore and Jacob Kowalski respectively in "Secrets of Dumbledore." Photo | Warner Bros.

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is a spectacular mess

The success of Harry Potter glooms down on a film that flounders to stand by itself
Justin E Kim
April 20, 2022
Photo by Justin Kim

Homemade Hipster: Caprese salad

How to prepare a tantalizing umami dish to brighten your day
Justin E Kim
April 6, 2022
Korean Club's Dance Crew performs a circular pose from K-pop group TWICE's "What is Love" in MVHS's Duo Rally. Photo by Krish Dev

What’s in store for KCDC?

Korean Club’s Dance Crew explains the motivations and challenges behind their performances
Justin E Kim and Minjae Kang
March 3, 2022
"The Book of Boba Fett" features a number of familiar characters from other Star Wars media. Poster | Disney+

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ fails to carve out an unique identity

The Star Wars series struggles to define the titular character amid an incoherent plot
Justin E Kim
February 14, 2022
From left to right: YNR Sway, Ethanerino, Arune Sarma. Graphic by Aditya Shukla | El Estoque

Rapping provides escape

A look into the FUHSD rapping scene
Aditya Shukla and Justin E Kim
February 13, 2022
MVHS teachers utilize classroom playlists as a medium to make the learning environment more comfortable. Graphic by Justin Kim

Breaking down classroom playlists

Teachers explain the philosophy behind listening to music with their students
Justin E Kim, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2022
Senior Claire Yang experiments with different types of art, from charcoal still lifes to digital drawings.

Choosing artistic and hands-on electives

Exploring the creative courses that students take at MVHS
Kalyani Puthenpurayil
January 22, 2022

Roti and paneer

December 10, 2021

Hot pot

December 10, 2021
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